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Legend Incredible said:
For your sake, I hope I’m wrong about ETH lol. He seems like an even bigger gamble than David Moyes.
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It could all go wrong mate. But I think he’s the best out there for me atm along with Potter. We have tried the experienced the top class name managers and it ain’t worked. Was that down Ed the players. Then being out of touch with the Mexer. Game who knows.

What we do know ETH is a genuine modern day coach that has his team playing great football in terms of pressing, high energy and attacking. And he’s donet hat in Europe at the top level so not just a Dutch league master imo.

But for me this has got to be the continuation of the good work so far by getting Ragnick in. Murtaugh and Co the football men actually having the power to do what needs to be done on the football side without the higher ups getting involved like Ed in the past.

Now we need to let ETH bring his 1st choice staff with him. And then work together with Ralf and Murtaugh from now till the end of the season getting targets in who he wants and who will suit his style of play.
 
Steve McClaren and Rene Muelensteen could be joint ETH as assistant coaches/*** manager



It was felt that Ten Hag would be a better fit for the structure now in place at #MUFC, where John Murtough is the football director, Darren Fletcher is technical director and Ralf Rangnick an advisor. @sistoney67

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Legend Incredible said:
For your sake, I hope I’m wrong about ETH lol. He seems like an even bigger gamble than David Moyes.
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Depends what structure behind him will look like. If bankers and similar profile of people move out of football decision making, and the right people get brought in ( assuming Murtough and Rangnick are those people) then United might be on the track to return as a challenger. If not, then it doesn't matter who the manager is, unless owners change, nothing will change. This is probably the last chance and best one United have.
 
It is hoped that an announcement on Erik ten Hag will be made towards the end of next week, with Ten Hag now discussing details over a contract. Everything with Ajax is agreed. #mulive [@TelegraphDucker, @JBurtTelegraph]

#mufc are moving closer to appointing a new deputy football director. The process is down to the final three candidates. United are hoping to make an appointment within the next fortnight #mulive [@TelegraphDucker, @JBurtTelegraph]
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
Sorry but I’ve not been this excited about a manager and the club in a long time lol
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If 'excited' means more of the same, the City of Liverpool shares that excitement. 🎉🎊🕺🕺🕺🎊🎉

Talking of, please beat the blueshite Sat'day dinner. Appreciation in advance.That is all.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
If 'excited' means more of the same, the City of Liverpool shares that excitement. 🎉🎊🕺🕺🕺🎊🎉

Talking of, please beat the blueshite Sat'day dinner. Appreciation in advance.That is all.
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We will see. But going on Peps recent comments about Tag I very much doubt it will be the same. Obviously he needs do becaloud to do things his way with support of the football people.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
We will see. But going on Peps recent comments about Tag I very much doubt it will be the same. Obviously he needs do becaloud to do things his way with support of the football people.
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I’d take Pep’s praise with a grain of salt tbh. He once called Big Sam a tactical genius.
 
Theatre of Dreams83 said:
We will see. But going on Peps recent comments about Tag I very much doubt it will be the same. Obviously he needs do becaloud to do things his way with support of the football people.
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And the support from the fans. None of which is afforded for the complete reboot Utd need. Not least with a totally unproven manager at this level and with these egos. They’ve started to turn on Rangnick already as you’ve noted. If the man he choses doesn’t hit the ground running it could turn very ugly, very fast.

All the best. And still win Sat’day ta. 😛
 
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Exclusive: #mufc will make substantial funds available to Erik ten Hag this summer even if the club miss out on the Champions League. The club are determined to provide the new manager with the backing to start reshaping the squad. [@TelegraphDucker]

It is understood they wil reinvest money raised through sales. Five players are out of contract, and the potential for the same amount of departures in sales would free up considerable space on the wage bill and provide more scope for manoeuvre. [@TelegraphDucker]


Insiders at Old Trafford say they have finalised shortlists of potential targets ready to formally present to the new manager. #mufc are prioritising the recruitment of a striker and two accomplished, high-energy midfielders. [@TelegraphDucker]

Ten Hag will also have the opportunity to recommend signings of his own. #mufc are braced for that input amid recognition that the incoming manager may have some very specific ideas of his own on both ins and outs and will want to review the squad closely. [@TelegraphDucker]
 
arcel van der Kraan, Dutch football journalist and Ajax correspondent: "One of the two guarantees Ten Hag wants is having a backroom staff which will fit him and #mufc, and which will be good for him in terms of a total setup of changing the club's philosophy and identity." [@SkySportsNews]

Marcel van der Kraan: "Another guarantee Erik ten Hag wants is that he'll have complete freedom with his management of players - in terms of having players who would suit his playstyle, which could be suited to very young players for instance." [@SkySportsNews]
 
All sounds good. Let’s see. Encouraging signs for sure on the club finally moving forward. Club are also about to announce a DOF and deputy director of the womens teams.
 
Legend Incredible said:
I don’t see center halves or right backs anywhere (I’d start off there if anything)
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We’ve been liked with Jussen Timber heavily by De Telegraph the last 2 days also Ducker retweeted the same articles. He’s an excellent ball playing CB in the De Ligt mould who ETH brought through the Ajax academy. RB not a priority for me. We still have at the club AWB, Dalot, Laird, Williams. And if Timber comes with ETH he’s played there also. CB, CM, ST is a must. Likely 2 CMs. But not sure 2 is needed with VDB, Garner coming back off loan. Then the new man might fancy a look at Galbraith or Levitt. Not to mention Hannibal
 
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